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Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles

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Wear-free process monitoring during production

New HASCO presents new proximity switches for precise, contact-free position monitoring

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News 23.03.2017

Toho Tenax Europe introduces a new compound providing new opportunities in injection molding

Toho Tenax Europe GmbH has developed a new compound, based on recycled thermoplastic carbon fiber material and PEEK thermoplastic.

News 23.03.2017

All-electric KraussMaffei PX series sets a course for China

KraussMaffei is presenting its new all-electric PX series for the first time at Chinaplas in Guangzhou.

Videos

Assembly within the injection moulding cycle: Two-component LSR wristwatch

News 14.03.2017

Focus on hybrid molding plus IMD technology

LANXESS subsidiary Bond-Laminates will be making hybrid molding plus IMD technology the focal point of its presentation at the JEC World Composites Show & Conference 2017.

News 13.03.2017

Solvay unveils two new PEEK polymers for injection molding

Solvay has introduced two new lubricated grades of Zeniva® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) to its portfolio of biocompatible polymers for use in implantable devices.

News 13.03.2017

Teknor Apex presents high-temperature nylons for automotive under-hood

Chemlon® 904-13 and 204-13 GVNH nylons from Teknor Apex provide high continuous-use temperatures for applications like engine covers.

Chemlon® 904-13 and 204-13 GVNH Nylons from Teknor Apex Provide High Continuous-Use Temperatures for Applications like Engine Covers

News 13.03.2017

High Performance Molding of Liquid Silicone Rubber

At the upcoming Advanced Design & Manufacturing Cleveland show, ENGEL will exhibit a high precision, high performance machine cell which features liquid silicone rubber processing technology.

Articles

The hybrid is the future of e-mobility

KraussMaffei advances the development of the new lab system that combines forming and back injection of hybrid materials in one step.